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With the Our Gifted Kids Podcast
As a parent of three gifted children I am here to talk about all things gifted…
Because I’ve been where you are now, wondering what to do and where to get help. Feeling alone and isolated and like ‘one of those parents’. Wondering what alternate reality I’d just fallen into?
Then I found peace of mind, support, and my tribe.
This Podcast is about sharing that journey, actually parenting gifted kids and connecting with advice and support so we have everything we need for every member of our family to thrive.

Podcast Episodes
#083 The 5 Levels of Giftedness – All Grown Up w/ Dr Deborah Ruf
Dr Deborah Ruf discusses her book, the 5 Levels of Giftedness, and her new book which follows those gifted kids now grown up.
#082 Growing Creativity in Gifted Kids w/ Stephanie Higgs
We talk to gifted educator and differentiation coach, Stephanie Higgs, about how we can grow creativity in our gifted kids.
#081 The Secret to Teaching Gifted Kids with Learning Differences w/ Dr Victoria Waller
Author and educator, Dr Victoria Waller, talks to us about the secret of teaching gifted kids with learning differences.
#080 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Year of School – 5 Things You Need To Know
In this episode, our host Sophia Elliott takes us through the big 5 things you need to know about a gifted kids’ first year of school.
#079 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School #3, Part 2 w/ Jess Farago
We’re talking to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child about her son’s first year of school – this is part 2.
#078 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School #3, Part 1 w/ Jess Farago
We talk to Jess Farago, a provisional psychologist, and mum of a gifted child who is at the end of her son’s first year of schooling.
#077 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #2 Part 2 w/ Stephanie Higgs
Today we finish our conversation with gifted educator and differentiation coach Stephanie Higgs, in part 2 of episode 2, in the Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Year of School Series.
#076 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #2 Part 1 w/ Stephanie Higgs
Episode 2 of Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Year of School Series, and we’re talking to gifted educator and differentiation coach, Stephanie Higgs.
#075 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #1 Part 2 w/ Emily
This two-part episode covers when our gifted kids should start school, where they should go to school, what expectations we should have and much more…
#074 Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series #1 Part 1 w/ Emily
Today we start our Parents Guide to Gifted Kids’ First Years of School Series with Emily. Emily is a mum navigating those big questions with her gifted child who has just started school.
#073 Celebrating & Reflecting on 100,000 gifted downloads!
In this episode, we’re celebrating reaching the 100,000 downloads milestone and reflecting on what a big two years it has been!
#072 A Very Gifted Christmas – Permission for Parents of Gifted Kids to Make This Christmas Easier
We’re daring to re-imagine what Christmas might look like for our gifted families and giving parents permission to make it easier!
#071 Unpacking Strength-Based Learning w/ Sam Young
Today we catch up with Sam Young, as we unpack strength-based learning and find out why it’s ideal for gifted kids.
#070 Giftedness Right Now w/ Marc Smolowitz
Marc Smolowitz shares as I ask him, ‘what’s been the most surprising, interesting thing on your gifted journey?’
#069 Why Dungeons & Dragons is Gifted Bliss w/ Sam Young
We talk to Sam Young about the many hidden benefits of Dungeons and Dragons for gifted kids and why you should give it a go!
#068 A Higher Skate of Mind for Gifted Kids w/ Josh Smith
Josh Smith shares why skateboarding is perfect for gifted kids and how it inherently develops resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
#067 How to Express Your Gifted Self with Digital Music & Art w/ Johannes Dreyer
We explore how to express your gifted self with digital art & music with Johannes Dreyer in Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week.
#066 Why Gifted Folk Need Board Games! w/ Justin Ratcliff
Justin Ratcliff, self-confessed board game fan talks to us about why gifted folk need board games in their life.
#065 Gifted Joy & Gifted Play; Why it’s Different w/ Kate Donohue
We talk to Kate Donohue about why gifted play & joy is different and important as a part of Gifted, Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week.
#064 Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week does #giftedjoy w/ Marc Smolowitz
Marc Smolowitz joins us to introduce Gifted Talented & Neurodiversity Awareness Week as we talk about #giftedjoy!
#063 The Journey of Parenting Gifted Kids w/ Dr Gail Post
We talk to Dr Gail Post about the very different journey that we experience as parents of gifted kids, the unique ups and downs.
#062 Part 2 of Navigating Education with Gifted Kids w/ Kintara Phillips
We’re back with Part 2 of our episode talking to Kintara Phillips about navigating schools and education with gifted kids.
#061 Navigating Education with Gifted Kids w/ Kintara Phillips – Part 1
In this episode, we’re talking to Kintara Phillips about navigating schools and education with gifted kids.
#060 How to Tell Your Child They are Gifted w/ Dr Gail Post
We’re talking to Dr Gail Post about how to tell your child they are gifted and do we need to modify our expectations for our gifted kids?
#059 College level science for kids?! w/ Dr Daniel Fried
We talk to Dr Daniel Fried about his Biochemistry Literacy for Kids online classes – perfect for gifted kids!
#058 Is My Child Gifted or Just Smart?
We talk to Anne, mum of three gifted kids, about figuring out her kids are gifted, finding the right school and their many differences.
#057 [Gifted Awareness Week] Our Kids talk about Being Gifted [& Minecraft]
In our final Gifted Awareness Week episode, we’re talking to two of our kids about what it is like to be gifted, giftedness and Minecraft.
#056 [Gifted Awareness Week] Grandparenting Gifted Kids w/ Nana & Pop, Part 2
Part 2 of our conversation with Nana & Pop about grandparenting gifted kids, what giftedness is, and parenting across the generations.
#055 [Gifted Awareness Week] Grandparenting Gifted Kids w/ Nana & Pop, Part 1
We talk to Nana & Pop about grandparenting gifted kids, coming to terms with giftedness, and parenting across the generations.
#054 [Gifted Awareness Week] 5 Things I Wish I Knew When my Child was Diagnosed as Gifted
This episode is for parents, from one parent to another, about the 5 Things I Wish I Knew When my Child was Diagnosed as Gifted.
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